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Users on Reddit have reported experiencing shingles while taking GLP-1 medications, particularly Wegovy. The experiences and suspected causes vary among individuals.

Experiences with Shingles:

One user (F51) reported starting Wegovy 0. 25mg on a Friday, developing a high fever by Sunday, and waking up on Monday with a "massive shingles rash across my back and right side. " They had never experienced shingles before. [1]

Another user stated, "I got shingles within three weeks of starting Wegovy, and I just got them again. "[2]

Someone else shared, "I also got shingles after roughly a month on wegovy, and have read the same from other semaglutide patients. I believe it is the medication causing it. "[3]

A different user reported, "Oh wow, I got shingles too after 3 months of Wegovy". [4]

The user who experienced shingles shortly after their first Wegovy dose later speculated, "It could have been coincidence because it was likely I was getting shingles symptoms prior to taking the Wegovy injection. To be affected in two days or less is too early. It may have just sped up what was already going to happen. "[5] They also mentioned, "Wegovy may have just been the final catalyst my body couldn’t take" after considering prior gallbladder issues. [6]

Another commenter suggested, "It’s probably not related to the Wegovy and maybe you had something brewing already with shingles. Have you been extremely stressed out at anything lately? "[7]

One theory proposed was that "Shingles are caused by reactivating chickenpox, usually through stress or weakened immune system. It is absolutely possible that Wegovy stresses your body. "[8]

The original poster also wondered about a connection to a compromised immune system or autoimmune conditions, stating, "I don’t know whether it’s coincidence or an unreported rare side effect of you maybe have a lowered immune system. I have Autoimmune conditions so I’m wondering if there is some connection. "[9]

The user who developed shingles after three months on Wegovy believed, "It was due to the fact that I ate 700 calories a day for all these months". [10]

Remedies and Preventions Recommended:

Shingles Vaccine: Several users recommended getting the shingles vaccine as a preventative measure. One user said, "I’m glad I have my shingles vaccine though. "[11] Another stated, "Yeah, I jumped on my free shingle vaccination. "[12] A third user also suggested looking into the vaccine, saying, "maybe worth looking into after this clears. Once I heard how painful shingles can be I was like, gimme a double of that vaccine! "[13]

Consult a Doctor: Users advised seeking medical attention if shingles develop. One commenter said, "Ask your doctor. "[8] Another suggested, "If you don't want that please see a doctor. "[12] The original poster mentioned going to the ER.